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'Visual Weight' Might Be the Most Underappreciated Rule in Interior Design If You Want a Room That Feels Naturally Comfortable — Here's How It Works

Balancing heavier furniture with lighter pieces, and vice versa, can bring a sense of visual clarity to your space — designers share how to solve this all-important formula

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What? This Bedding Expert Says They'd Never Use a Fitted Sheet for a Bed — And That Yours Will Look So Much More "Polished" Without One

No more fumbling with fussy sheets. Luxe bedding brand Frette has a secret to making your bed more hotel-worthy

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I Spotted This Incredible 'Sampler' Marble Floor Idea — It's Like a New Take on Checkerboard Floors That's So Full of Personality

'Sampler' floor tiling is the grown-up, and far more stylish, version of pick'n'mix for your bathroom flooring

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I Used to Love Going to Habitat Stores in the Early 00s — That's Why These Designs From Its Archives Have Me Feeling So Nostalgic

These reworked designs from the brand's archive offer style with a little side of history

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Forget White Noise, Sleep Frequencies Might Be the Thing That Actually Transforms Your Rest, a Sleep Doctor Explains

Sleep frequencies are the latest sound-based sleep trend promising deeper, more restorative rest. Here's how they work

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Anthropologie Just Launched a Collab With Ruggable That Has All the Charm of Its Usual Rug Designs, Just Made Machine-Washable

"Effortlessly layered, warmly lived-in, and authentically their own" — Now, it's time to plan where they are all going to go in my apartment

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This IKEA No-Drill Blackout Blind Is Such a Simple, Important Addition to Your Bedroom Before the Mornings Get Bright Again

With the sun rising earlier each day, this hassle-free update to your bedroom window could be the secret to better sleep

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Anya Hindmarch's Cola, Soy Sauce, and Ketchup Scented Candles Might Sound Weird, but I Hunted Them Down and They Smell Surprisingly Sophisticated

The designer's obsession with bringing everyday food brands into the world of decor has entered a slightly disconcerting new realm: home fragrance

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How I’d Embrace Rustic Kitchen Style This Year — 24 Kitchenware Pieces That Bring Warmth Through Material

As a stylist, I always begin with material — because that’s what truly shifts the mood and story of a kitchen

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7 Things That Can Actually Add Value to Your Home, According to Estate Agents — From High Ceilings to a Particular Type of Storage

Property experts share the surprising upgrades that can add thousands to your home's value

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The Best Design-y Things to Do in Prague, According to One of Its Most Influential (and Irreverent) Local Designers — "It's a Textbook of Architecture"

Lasvit's art director, Maxim Velčovský, walks us through the Czech capital, the place that "defined" his world

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Are Handleless Kitchens In Style for 2026? Here's Our Verdict on Whether You Should Take This Sleek, Modern Route for Your Project

From sleek aesthetics to everyday practicality, experts break down the real ups and downsides of handleless kitchens, and if they’re still worth investing in

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As a Stylist, This Is How I’m Giving the Kitchen a Lighter, More Relaxed Feel Using Coastal Decor

A stylist's guide to creating a more relaxed feel in the heart of the home through soft textures and sun-washed finishes.

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Practical, Versatile — and a Design Moment? Here's How Built-in Storage Can Be Beautiful, As These 10 Decorative Ideas Show

Dreamed up by designers, these savvy ways to use built-in furniture make for a home that’s beautifully organized

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10 Items in Your Bathroom That Are Wasting Valuable Space, According to Professional Organizers

Despite being one of the smallest rooms in our homes, our bathrooms work extra hard when it comes to storage — but there's no excuse for clutter

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Are Dimmer Switches Actually Still Worth Installing in 2026? These Lighting Experts Tell Us When They Are and Aren't Worth the Investment

Before you commit to your new light switches, the experts share when dimmer switches are a must-have, and when they can be skipped

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I Spent a Long Time Overlooking Pod Machines, but After Testing Nespresso's Vertuo Next, I Was Impressed — It's Easy-to-Use, Affordable, and, as an Ex-Barista

If you have a busy morning schedule but still want to enjoy a good, hot drink at home, here's why I recommend the Nespresso Vertuo Next pod machine

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The Year of the Horse Is 'Double Fire' Energy — These Feng Shui Experts Say This Is How to Balance It Out in Your Home

With a fiery energy heading our way this Lunar New Year, we've got the tips to help balance your home's Chi

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Did You Know You Should Pick Different Glazing for North-Facing Extensions? It Should be "Less About Chasing the Sun and More About Delivering Comfort," Say Designers

North-facing extensions need not feel gloomy or cold — but choosing the right glazing for the job is key. We asked the experts to reveal their 6 tips for design success

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This Is How to Do 'Rustic' in a Bedroom Without It Feeling Country-Cliché — 24 Pieces That Capture the Look Beautifully

As a stylist, I’ve watched rustic shift from country-inspired to something richer and more layered — here’s how I’d bring it into a bedroom now

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This 'Classic' Sofa Bed From Habitat Has Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews, and It's Currently on Sale — People Rate Its Softness, Quality, and Size Near Perfect

If a stylish sofa with optimal function is what you're seeking, then look no further

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I Previewed the Refurb of Legendary Jazz Club Upstairs at Ronnie's — These 3 Retro Design Details From It Are the Way to Make Your Living Room Feel Atmospheric and Intimate

These previously dated vintage accents are having a renaissance, and hold the secret to acoustically sound spaces that ooze luxury and warmth

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2026 Is the Year for Gothic Romance Lovers — Here Are 5 Ways to Make Your Interior Scheme Brontë-Approved

Suddenly I'm planning all the ways to bring lace, chainmail, and tented drapery into my apartment

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I Never Thought I’d Say ‘Design-Forward’ and ‘Extension Cord’ in the Same Sentence, but IKEA’s Practical Necessity Will Elevate Any Space (I Own One, and Want More)

I couldn't leave IKEA without one of these in my trolley — now I'm just annoyed I only bought one

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6 Green Paint Colors to Avoid When Decorating — Including the 90s-Rave-Style-Fever-Dream Green on My Living Room Wall

So I guess it's true — it's not always easy being green

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